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Welcome back to episode 2 of Study With Me, hopefully you enjoyed the previous episode! 

On today's episode, we run through one of the most common gynecological problems, fibroids. How we investigate it, treat it and manage it's complications. 

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We're back at it with something new, so do let us know what you think about it. 

Study With Me will cover various common topics which will help you solidify new or old knowledge into your brain. 

Today's topic is heavy menstrual bleeding, one of the most common gynecological conditions. Whether you want to be a GP, emergency physician or a concerned family member, you need to know this topic well. So do enjoy! 

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Watched any American dramas like ER or night shift? Ever wondered what its really like to work in a trauma center seeing gunshot wounds, katana lacerations or multiple vehicular accidents? 

Dr Kalsom, a soon to be trauma surgeon shares with us about working as a trauma surgeon. Going through some interesting cases and also telling us how one becomes a trauma surgeon in Malaysia. 

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Is there a cure to HIV? How do I become an infectious disease physician? Can tuberculosis be spread via public transport?

We have Professor Edmund Ong on this episode, he is a consultant infectious disease physician with special interests in HIV and tropical medicine. This man was directly involved in the creation of HAART for the treatment of HIV. He has worked with Doctors without Borders, contributed to numerous textbooks on infectious diseases, and the list goes on. 

Basically, listen to be inspired by Prof Ed's passion for his job as he shares his limitless wisdom to us students. 

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The ability to write well is getting increasingly more important in the medical field. Be it for answering exam questions, writing up your posters or even for your résumé . On this episode, we go through a research study that aims to determine the differences between a good exam script compared to a bad one. You will learn how you can improve your writing skills, what to focus on, and some common myths about writing in exams. 

More resources are available on our twitter page @Doc_Whisperers, you can ask us more questions there!

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The glamour, the cutting and yelling and of course the cool factor. 

On this episode, we go through what it takes to become a surgeon, bust some myths regarding the specialty and of course answer some of your questions. 

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Depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety... the list goes on. It has such a huge impact on our lives but we can't actually see it's effects. Is psychiatry the specialty for me? Can one truly get over mental health issues and return to full health? 

Let us bust some myths about mental health, with our very own Dr Al and his honeyed husky voice. 

Tweet us @Doc_Whisperers or  #TDW your questions :)

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Ever wondered how it's like to work in the UK or in a foreign country for that matter? Moving away from the familiarity of home to further your career isn't easy, but on this episode we have two guests who are currently doing it. Syam and Steph are two current FY1's working in the UK, who will tell us a little on how life is like working there. 

Any questions? Tweet us @Doc_Whisperers or #TDW 

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